By MELISSA LEE University of Nebraska Communications LINCOLN – The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday unanimously approved the NU system’s 2020-21 operating budget, part of a multi-year plan to address fiscal challenges presented by COVID-19 while also laying the groundwork for future growth and success across the campuses. “This budget plan puts our students and the people of Nebraska first,” President Ted Carter said in reviewing the proposed budget … [Read more...] about Board of Regents approves 2020-21 university operating budget
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UNK’s Tech Edge Conference focuses on technology in the classroom
KEARNEY – Educators from across the region are invited to an upcoming conference focusing on ways to use technology to support student learning and engagement. The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s annual Tech Edge Spring Conference – “Innovation, Technology and Computer Science in Education” – is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 8 in the College of Education building on campus. A dozen speakers will cover various technology- and instruction-related topics, … [Read more...] about UNK’s Tech Edge Conference focuses on technology in the classroom
President Ted Carter: A statewide conversation about the university’s future
By TED CARTER President, University of Nebraska As students and faculty return for a new semester of classes in Kearney, Lincoln, Omaha and Curtis, I’m reminded again of how lucky I am to be able to serve at a place like the University of Nebraska. Not quite two weeks into my new role, I am more convinced than ever that this is truly one of the country’s great institutions of higher learning. Every day I read another story about the life-changing research our … [Read more...] about President Ted Carter: A statewide conversation about the university’s future
UNK recognizes Richard and Barbara Bush with highest campus honor
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Richard and Barbara Bush were all but certain their children would attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. They both graduated from the school – he in 1953 and she in 1955 – and Barbara was even named homecoming queen. Surely their kids would follow this tradition someday. At least that’s what they thought before settling in Kearney shortly after Richard graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center … [Read more...] about UNK recognizes Richard and Barbara Bush with highest campus honor
UNK launching first doctoral degree program; Educational Administration
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney soon will be offering its first doctoral degree program – an educational administration doctorate. UNK’s Department of Educational Administration and University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Department of Educational Administration are offering a joint doctorate program. “It really expands what UNK is doing as a university. Hopefully it opens doors for other departments as well,” said Dick … [Read more...] about UNK launching first doctoral degree program; Educational Administration
